Play to win — your ultimate career. Our technology-driven program has two specialty tracks designed to teach you the craft behind video game development.
Turn your love of gaming into a money-making career!
Be your own hero and master high-demand skills that translate into professional success. Create your own customized game and develop the technical skillset to work as a game designer or game programmer.Through interactive learning with advancing technology, you master emerging trends in artificial intelligence, virtual reality and action-oriented storytelling.
Our interdisciplinary approach teaches you the business side of the gaming industry, giving you an entrepreneurial edge learning strong collaborative skills through teambuilding projects and networking opportunities.
Use the latest industry-standard hardware and software to create games to build your portfolio. Develop specialized skills that apply to other rewarding jobs in simulation or data visualization in:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Marketing
- Game Design – Are you a creative, critical thinker who enjoys world-building and visual storytelling? Unleash your imagination in the game design track. As a designer, you work in teams to develop the game world, quests and combat. Collaborate with other artists to determine the mood, style, and mechanics of the game, including the assets and animation.
- Game Programming – Do you enjoy unpacking the technical side of your favorite forms of entertainment? Bring artistic visions to life as a game programmer—an inventive career that combines the creativity of game creation with the problem-solving skills of programming. Take a designer’s concept and make it a reality through computer languages such as C#, C++, and Python.
Note: Many required courses are only offered during spring semesters. Meet with a counselor to map out your educational plan.
Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our Game Development degree and individual courses
Create realistic animations in JCCC's Gaming and Animation Lab
Excel in our state-of-the-art facilities, designed for hands-on experience. Continue to build your portfolio and your network outside the classroom through these College-sponsored clubs and organizations:- Computer Club – Get real-world experience creating programs, apps and games.
- Animation Association – Establish lifelong connections, create and critique media, and access the tools you need to enter a rewarding job market.
- eSports Club – Show off your skillset and compete with other colleges and universities in online and local matches.
- Video Game Club – Everyone is welcome to stop by and play, from beginner to boss
The gaming industry is valued at $347 billion-plus worldwide
Jobs and salaries vary for careers in game development depending on the area and industry specialty. With an AAS from JCCC, you could work as a:- Game programmer
- Engine or tool programmer
- AI programmer
- User interface developer
- Level designer
- Quality assurance tester
- Simulation builder
You can also boost your marketability by earning a bachelor’s in game design, game programming, or game production. Work with JCCC’s Transfer Information Center or make an appointment with a Counselor to ensure a smooth transfer experience.
Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
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Cameron Gullotta, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4167
Location: Regnier Center 332E
Email: cgullott@jccc.edu
